TYPES OF ABUSE

Domestic abuse is when a grown up hurts or bullies another grown up. This can happen if they are married, and can happen even when they are not. The abuser can be a woman or man. It can happen when people live together or when they live in different houses.

Domestic abuse happens between grown ups. Children can be effected by witnessing this.

Children can also be effected by domestic abuse by being bullied by the abuser or encouraged to take part in the abuse.

This website is only about domestic abuse. Sometimes children are hurt or abused by adults. This is called child abuse and is wrong. If you have been hurt or abused by an adult, or worried about another child or young person, call ChildLine on 08001111